Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr., Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr.

Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, June 27, 2024

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William Butler, Jr.

Deputy Sheriff Bill Butler was shot and killed while assisting another deputy with a traffic stop near the intersection of Beecher and Lamb Road in Jefferson Township around 2:30 p.m.

The driver had warrants out for his arrest and did not cooperate with the deputies. During the struggle, the subject pulled out a gun, striking Deputy Butler before fleeing on foot.

Deputy Butler was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject was found about two miles away several hours later. When he fired on troopers, they returned fire, killing the subject.

Deputy Butler was a United States Army National Guard Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and had served with the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, five children, parents, sister, and two grandchildren.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 12 years
Badge 81-58
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

traffic stop, officer assistance, convicted felon

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Deputy Sheriff Butler,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the MIARNG-especially during OIF. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 27, 2025